Over a century ago, we aligned “good teaching” with “good people management.” But the roots of that approach - and why we’ve held onto it - are shocking. This episode traces the history of it all, why it’s still killing motivation in our children, and what we can do instead.
Life’s never been easier for our kids, but that comfort has come at a cost. The research is clear: this shift has weakened an entire generation across every measure that matters. This episode shows just how bad things have become, and what we need to do to turn it around.
Kids today can scroll for hours but struggle to stay with anything hard for more than a few minutes. In this episode, I’ll show you what’s driving that shift, what it’s doing to their brains and motivation, and how to rebuild the muscle of focus at home.
Most of us treat “I’m bored” like a problem to fix, but it’s actually one of the best growth opportunities our kids have. In this episode I’ll show you the four roots that usually sit underneath it, and the exact words you can use in the moment to coach your child through.
This is the episode that finally answers the big question: how do I actually help my child learn to read? In it, I share a clear, step-by-step guide parents can use every day.
Most advice on making money is hustle culture. This episode is different - two real income streams I’ve built discussed in detail, a framework to map your own, and six realistic lanes parents like us are using to make extra income right now.
Why so many children struggle to take initiative - even with total freedom - and what the science of motivation, autonomy, and brain development tells us they actually need instead.
What really happens in a child’s brain before and after they turn five? And what are the hidden costs of deciding that formal learning should “start” at that age? Let's look at the neuroscience, the developmental timelines, and four key reasons why the idea of “school readiness” is so deeply flawed.
AI is replacing the very jobs we’ve always raised our children to aim for. In this urgent episode, I unpack where AI is at right now, what the next decade might look like, and how we can prepare our children for a future more different than we can imagine.
We’ll look at what most people actually need maths for, how numeracy develops without school, how quickly kids can catch up later, and why the data shows the school system isn’t delivering the results we think it is.
Over a century ago, we aligned “good teaching” with “good people management.” But the roots of that approach - and why we’ve held onto it - are shocking. This episode traces the history of it all, why it’s still killing motivation in our children, and what we can do instead.
Life’s never been easier for our kids, but that comfort has come at a cost. The research is clear: this shift has weakened an entire generation across every measure that matters. This episode shows just how bad things have become, and what we need to do to turn it around.
Kids today can scroll for hours but struggle to stay with anything hard for more than a few minutes. In this episode, I’ll show you what’s driving that shift, what it’s doing to their brains and motivation, and how to rebuild the muscle of focus at home.
Most of us treat “I’m bored” like a problem to fix, but it’s actually one of the best growth opportunities our kids have. In this episode I’ll show you the four roots that usually sit underneath it, and the exact words you can use in the moment to coach your child through.
School says teenagers need grades, exams, and transcripts. But the research tells a very different story. This episode shows you that gap, and how to use it to actually prepare your teen for adult life.
This is the episode that finally answers the big question: how do I actually help my child learn to read? In it, I share a clear, step-by-step guide parents can use every day.
